Five dead in crash on U.S. 71

By: Deb Gau

WINDOM — Five people were killed and eight injured in a head-on crash Friday in Cottonwood County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol. The crash involved a 2016 GMC Terrain and a 2019 Ford Transit Van carrying 12 passengers. The ...

March 24, 2026

The virtues of pollinating perennials

By: Fritz Busch

NEW ULM — As Saturday’s outdoor temperature climbed way above average and intense sunshine showered the area, horticulturalist Tony Guggisberg talked of the virtues of pollinating perennials and lawn care at the New Ulm Public ...

March 24, 2026

Beyond the cats

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM - New Ulm residents often recognize Wanda Gág as the author of Millions of Cats, the 1928 children’s book that has remained in print for nearly a century.  A Women’s History Month program next week will highlight the broader ...

March 24, 2026

Knights softball swept in BVU doubleheader

STORM LAKE, IOWA — Martin Luther College lost 6-1 and 2-1 in a nonconference softball doubleheader against Buena Vista University on Monday. GAME 1 Kieghtan Rank took the loss for MLC in the first game, allowing six runs, two earned, on 11 ...

March 24, 2026

MLC baseball swept by BLC in weekend series

MANKATO — Martin Luther College opened the conference basketball season with a trio of losses to Bethany Lutheran College, loosing 13-1 in six innings and 10-2 on Saturday and 11-3 on Sunday. GAME 1 Connor Heckendorf took the loss for MLC ...

March 24, 2026

Eagles begin season at Old SCC Meet

By: Ari Selvey

MANKATO — New Ulm competed in its first track and field meet of the year at the Old SCC Indoor Track Meet on Friday, with several Eagles placing in the meet at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The New Ulm boys team placed fourth out ...

March 20, 2026